The Ministry of External Affairs, India has conducted an inter-ministerial briefing on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, emphasizing India’s active engagement with all key interlocutors in the region. Authorities confirmed that India is closely monitoring developments, coordinating with diplomats, and ensuring the safety of Indian citizens and energy interests abroad.

MEA: India in Touch With All Interlocutors Amid West Asia War

Europe is cautiously strengthening its military presence in West Asia. France leads the deployment with eight warships and its aircraft carrier group, while the EU’s naval mission is reinforced. The U.S. also expands bomber operations in the UK as regional tensions escalate.


Europe Cautiously Boosts Military Presence in West Asia

Iran has vowed to move from "reciprocal hits" to continuous, relentless strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the region, declaring that their retaliatory operations will not end until the "aggressors" are defeated. 


US-Iran War: Iran Vows To 'Continously' Strike US-Israel Targets

Top Indian government officials are actively addressing energy security concerns following the escalation of the conflict in West Asia, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri leading efforts to assure stability in oil and gas supplies amid the ongoing Iran-Israel/US tensions as of March 2026. While global oil prices have surged above USD 100 per barrel, Indian officials have stated there is "no shortage of energy in India" and are monitoring the situation closely. 


West Asia Conflict: Indian Govt Top Officials Address Energy Concerns Amid War in Iran

As the war in West Asia entered the 11th day, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the conflict will end very soon. As per reports, his advisors have asked him to extract U.S. from the war and present a case that the military has largely achieved its objectives. This comes amid concerns over the ongoing energy crisis which is impacting U.S. as well.


White House Panic: Advisers Push Trump to End Iran War

The war in West Asia has entered its 11th day, with fighting spreading across multiple countries. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. base in Iraq, while Israel has launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Missile and drone attacks have also targeted Gulf countries, with Qatar intercepting several Iranian missiles over its airspace. The UAE has condemned a drone attack on its consulate in Erbil. Meanwhile, Iran says it is preparing to deploy “monster missiles” with one-ton warheads, as Israel warns that its attacks on Iranian targets will intensify. The death toll continues to rise across the region, raising fears that the conflict could spread further across West Asia. 


US-Iran War: Iran Vows to Fight Till the End as Trump Says War Can End Soon

Iran’s Foreign Minister has strongly condemned the war actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, calling them wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate.
The statement comes amid escalating tensions following recent strikes on Iranian targets in Tehran and across the region. Iran’s FM emphasized that the attacks violate international law and threaten regional peace and stability, and called on the international community to hold the aggressors accountable.


Iranian FM Blames US & Israel For Instability in West Asia

#Gravitas The war in West Asia has also affected India’s economy. The Indian rupee slipped past 92 against the U.S. dollar, falling to an all-time low.  


Iran War: Indian Rupee Hits Record Low

As the war in Middile East intensifies, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning to Gulf states: rein in the United States and Israel or face oil prices soaring to 200 dollars per barrel. Energy markets are already on edge. Brent crude surged to around $119 before plunging to nearly $102 within just 24 hours, highlighting extreme volatility. Analysts warn that if the conflict spreads to oil routes or production hubs, the world could face a major energy shock with huge economic consequences.


IRGC Goes Nuclear! | Iran Warns: Prepare for $200 Oil

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint strike during the ongoing conflict. Iran’s clerical leadership has now appointed his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader a move seen as defying pressure from Washington and Tel Aviv. The appointment signals that Iran’s ruling establishment remains firmly in control despite the strikes that targeted its top leadership. Analysts say Mojtaba Khamenei is closely linked to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and is expected to continue his father’s hardline policies by some. Meanwhile, the wider regional war continues to intensify, with missile strikes, retaliatory attacks and rising tensions across West Asia.


War After Khamenei: Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as US–Israel War With Iran Escalates

On the situation in West Asia, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says," This ongoing conflict is of particular concern to India. We are a neighbouring region, and have obvious stakes that West Asia remains stable. 


S Jaishankar: India Has Stakes in West Asia

The escalating conflict is triggering a sharp shock in global energy markets. Oil prices have surged above 90 dollars a barrel, hitting their highest levels in years as fears grow over disruptions to supply routes in the gulf.


West Asia War Disrupts Global Fuel Supply

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise as reports emerge about a possible deployment of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to West Asia. Iranian sources claimed that Washington is preparing to send another carrier strike group to the region, but the United States has pushed back against these claims. According to recent defense reports, the USS George H.W. Bush has completed its pre-deployment training and could soon be sent toward the Eastern Mediterranean. If deployed, it would become the third U.S. aircraft carrier operating near Iran, alongside the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea and USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea


Israel-Iran War: US To Deploy Third Aircraft Carrier To West Asia?

Global investors are bracing for heightened market volatility as geopolitical tensions in West Asia escalate, impacting oil shipping routes and critical infrastructure.

As a result, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel for the first time since July 2022, marking a dramatic 90% increase since the December lows. The spike recalls the last major energy crisis when Russia invaded Ukraine, sending Wall Street stock futures crashing and reigniting concerns about global inflation and energy security.

Oil Surges Above $110 | Prices Up 90% Since December Amid West Asia Tensions

The impact of the escalating US-Iran conflict is spreading across the Gulf region as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain report fresh drone and missile attacks. Riyadh has warned that Iranian strikes threaten regional stability, raising fears of a wider Middle East war.

The attacks come as tensions intensify between Iran, the United States and Israel, with Gulf nations now increasingly caught in the crossfire. Analysts say the developments could force countries like Saudi Arabia to reassess their diplomatic and security stance as the conflict risks dividing the Islamic world and destabilizing key energy and shipping routes in the region.

Iran Fights Back With Missiles & Drones: Attacks And Counter-Attacks Across West Asia

The ongoing West Asia conflict has entered a dangerous new phase as Iran reportedly struck a desalination plant in Bahrain, a critical civilian facility that supplies freshwater in an arid region heavily reliant on desalinated water. Authorities in Bahrain say the drone attack caused material damage, prompting fears that water infrastructure could become a strategic target in the broader war involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Water: The New Weapon In West Asia? | Iran Hit Desalination Plant: Bahrain 

A ballistic missile has reportedly landed near a military air base in Saudi Arabia, falling in an uninhabited area and causing no casualties. Authorities say the missile impact occurred close to the base perimeter but did not damage key infrastructure.

The incident comes amid rising tensions across West Asia as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continues to escalate. Regional security analysts warn that stray or misdirected missiles could further widen the conflict and pull additional countries into the crisis.


Missile Lands Near Saudi Air Base: Ballistic Missile Fell In Uninhabited Area

In an explosive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “no longer the bully of the Middle East” after Tehran reportedly apologized to neighbouring Gulf states amid the ongoing US‑Israel conflict in West Asia. Trump said Iran had been “beat to hell” by relentless strikes and suggested its recent diplomatic moves were effectively a form of surrender, a position that Iran’s leadership has denied.

'Iran Has The Right To Defend Itself': Pezeshkian Defends Strikes On Gulf

Israel’s military says Iran has used ballistic missiles armed with cluster munition warheads during the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli officials, the missiles split in the air and release multiple smaller explosive bomblets that scatter across a wide area.


US-Iran War: Iran's 2-Tonne Monster Missile Strikes Israel

The escalating conflict in West Asia is raising concerns for India beyond energy and trade. Remittances are emerging as another potential economic risk.


How Conflict in West Asia Impacts India

Gulf sovereign wealth funds, built over decades from oil riches, may now face their biggest test yet. As tensions rise in West Asia and energy infrastructure faces disruption risks, governments across the gulf could increasingly rely on these massive investment pools, originally designed as financial buffers for difficult times.


Gulf Wealth Funds Face First Real Stress Test

Global energy markets are on edge as tensions escalate in West Asia.
Oil prices have surged and fears of supply disruptions are rising. But the world’s energy watchdog says there is no immediate need to release emergency oil reserves.
The international energy agency says supply remains adequate for now, even as geopolitical risks mount.

IEA Sees No Need to Tap Oil Reserves Yet

With oil prices soaring due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is positioned to benefit from the ongoing West Asia war. As one of the world’s largest oil and heavy crude producers, Moscow can divert shipments to countries amid the crisis, potentially gaining financially and strategically while the conflict continues to escalate across Iran, Israel, and the Gulf.

Russia Set To Emerge As 'Silent Winner' Of West Asia War

Following border closures amid the escalating West Asia war, fuel and food supplies in the Gaza Strip are critically low, threatening hospitals, water systems, and daily life. Humanitarian agencies warn shortages could lead to a severe crisis, compounding years of war, displacement, and skyrocketing prices for essential goods, leaving civilians in Gaza particularly vulnerable.

Gaza Slides Toward Humanitarian Breakdown As West Asia War Disrupts Supplies | GRAVITAS

Russia and China have harshly criticized recent U.S. and allied military strikes against Iran, calling them violations of international law and urging an immediate halt to hostilities. Both nations emphasized respect for Iran’s sovereignty, a ceasefire, and renewed diplomatic talks to prevent wider regional escalation amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.


Israel-Iran War: Russia Calls To Defuse West Asia Tensions

Iran has intensified its counterattacks on Israel and allied interests across West Asia, marking a sharp escalation in the widening regional conflict. Tehran’s retaliatory moves come after large-scale US-Israel strikes on Iranian military and leadership targets, triggering missile and drone exchanges across multiple fronts.


Iran Launches Fierce Counter-Offensive: Targets US Military Bases In West Asia

Iran’s missile and drone campaign continues to ripple across West Asia, with attacks striking multiple Gulf Arab states and drawing condemnation from governments and the U.S. A joint statement from Washington and six Arab nations — including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan — blasted Tehran’s strikes as “reckless” and a threat to regional stability.

Iran Strikes Continue Across West Asia: Gulf Arab Monarchies In Iran's Crosshairs 

Nepal has suspended the issuance of labour approvals (work permits) for foreign employment to 12 Middle Eastern and Gulf countries amid escalating tensions in West Asia following the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security in view of deteriorating security conditions in the region, and will remain in effect until further notice.


Nepal Suspends Job Approvals For West Asian Nations

West Asia is currently experiencing a massive surge in military activities, prompting airspace closures across countries following joint US–Israeli strikes on Saturday (Feb 28). The military strikes, named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States, hit over 30 sites across the Islamic Republic, including government buildings in Tehran and suspected nuclear facilities.&nbsp;According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Iran has already begun retaliatory missile attacks on Israel, prompting the Jewish nation to declare a state of emergency. Sirens have been sounded across the country, including Tel Aviv.&nbsp;Beyond the immediate combatants, explosions have been reported near US army bases in Bahrain and the UAE, resulting in the Emirates partially closing its airspace.<h2>Flight disruptions widens</h2>Indian carrier, Air India, announced the suspension of all its flights to West Asia until further notice. The airline in a post on X said, "In view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East, all Air India flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for our passengers and crew. We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as required. Our teams will be extending all necessary support to passengers".&nbsp;IndiGo said that the flights to and from the Middle East were cancelled until midnight.&nbsp;“In view of evolving airspace restrictions around Iran and the Middle East, all flights to and from the Middle East are cancelled till 0000hrs. These measures have been instituted as the safety and security of our customers and crew is our highest priority. Our teams are continuously monitoring the evolving situation and recalibrating operations to minimise disruption as much as possible,” a statement from IndiGo read. &nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-confirms-us-israel-strikes-says-iran-s-murderous-terrorist-regime-must-not-gain-nuclear-arms-1772268667559"> Netanyahu confirms US-Israel strikes, says Iran's ‘murderous terrorist regime’ must not gain nuclear arms</a>&nbsp;Several other international airlines, including Air France, announced the cancellation of all flights from Tel Aviv and Beirut, the capital of Lebanon bordering Israel. German international carrier Lufthansa also suspended its air operations from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Muscat, the capital of Oman.&nbsp;Wizz Air also halted all flights to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman, while Oman Air suspended operations to Iran and Israel until further notice.&nbsp;The Saturday joint strikes by the US and Israel follow the failure of indirect negotiations held in Oman and Switzerland earlier this month after Washington issued a 10-day deadline for Iran to agree to a “zero-enrichment” nuclear framework.&nbsp;However, Tehran has repeatedly denied any intention of developing nuclear weapons, while US negotiators pressed for zero enrichment, a demand Iran says is necessary for its civilian nuclear energy requirements.&nbsp;Additionally, the US and Israel demanded that the deal include not just nuclear curbs but also the dismantling of Iran’s long-range ballistic missile programme and a halt to regional proxy funding.&nbsp;In June 2025, following escalated tensions between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s support for proxies against Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon, the US and Israel jointly launched Operation Midnight Hammer. Seven US B-2 stealth bombers flew from Missouri to strike three major nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.&nbsp;The operation utilised 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs for the first time in combat. While it severely damaged Iran’s underground facilities, it did not destroy them entirely.Eventually, a fragile ceasefire was reached on June 24, 2025. However, US intelligence flagged that Iran had secretly rebuilt parts of these sites within eight months.

Major Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India cancelled flights to West Asia as the escalating Israel–Iran conflict triggered fresh attacks across the region.

West Asia is currently experiencing a massive surge in military activities, prompting airspace closures across countries following joint US–Israeli strikes on Saturday (Feb 28). The military strikes, named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States, hit over 30 sites across the Islamic Republic, including government buildings in Tehran and suspected nuclear facilities. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Iran has already begun retaliatory missile attacks on Israel, prompting the Jewish nation to declare a state of emergency. Sirens have been sounded across the country, including Tel Aviv. Beyond the immediate combatants, explosions have been reported near US army bases in Bahrain and the UAE, resulting in the Emirates partially closing its airspace. Flight disruptions widens Indian carrier, Air India, announced the suspension of all its flights to West Asia until further notice. The airline in a post on X said, "In view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East, all Air India flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for our passengers and crew. We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as required. Our teams will be extending all necessary support to passengers". IndiGo said that the flights to and from the Middle East were cancelled until midnight. “In view of evolving airspace restrictions around Iran and the Middle East, all flights to and from the Middle East are cancelled till 0000hrs. These measures have been instituted as the safety and security of our customers and crew is our highest priority. Our teams are continuously monitoring the evolving situation and recalibrating operations to minimise disruption as much as possible,” a statement from IndiGo read. Also Read: Netanyahu confirms US-Israel strikes, says Iran's ‘murderous terrorist regime’ must not gain nuclear arms Several other international airlines, including Air France, announced the cancellation of all flights from Tel Aviv and Beirut, the capital of Lebanon bordering Israel. German international carrier Lufthansa also suspended its air operations from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Muscat, the capital of Oman. Wizz Air also halted all flights to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman, while Oman Air suspended operations to Iran and Israel until further notice. The Saturday joint strikes by the US and Israel follow the failure of indirect negotiations held in Oman and Switzerland earlier this month after Washington issued a 10-day deadline for Iran to agree to a “zero-enrichment” nuclear framework. However, Tehran has repeatedly denied any intention of developing nuclear weapons, while US negotiators pressed for zero enrichment, a demand Iran says is necessary for its civilian nuclear energy requirements. Additionally, the US and Israel demanded that the deal include not just nuclear curbs but also the dismantling of Iran’s long-range ballistic missile programme and a halt to regional proxy funding. In June 2025, following escalated tensions between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s support for proxies against Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon, the US and Israel jointly launched Operation Midnight Hammer. Seven US B-2 stealth bombers flew from Missouri to strike three major nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The operation utilised 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs for the first time in combat. While it severely damaged Iran’s underground facilities, it did not destroy them entirely. Eventually, a fragile ceasefire was reached on June 24, 2025. However, US intelligence flagged that Iran had secretly rebuilt parts of these sites within eight months.

Major Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India cancelled flights to West Asia as the escalating Israel–Iran conflict triggered fresh attacks across the region.

US-Israel strikes Iran: Air India and global carriers suspend flights to West Asia

Tensions between the United States and Iran are mounting as U.S. warships and military assets amass in the Middle East amid stalled nuclear talks and growing security concerns. American aircraft carriers and destroyers are being repositioned near Iran’s strategic waters, raising alarm over possible conflict in West Asia. 


US-Iran Tensions: War Clouds Loom Over West Asia As US Warships Encircle Iran

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make history during his visit to Israel by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. The landmark address is expected to highlight the growing strategic partnership, cooperation in technology, defense, and trade, and the deepening diplomatic ties between the two nations amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Asia.


India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives at Israel's Parliament 

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MEA: India in Touch With All Interlocutors Amid West Asia War

Europe Cautiously Boosts Military Presence in West Asia

US-Iran War: Iran Vows To 'Continously' Strike US-Israel Targets

West Asia Conflict: Indian Govt Top Officials Address Energy Concerns Amid War in Iran

White House Panic: Advisers Push Trump to End Iran War

US-Iran War: Iran Vows to Fight Till the End as Trump Says War Can End Soon

Iranian FM Blames US & Israel For Instability in West Asia

Iran War: Indian Rupee Hits Record Low

IRGC Goes Nuclear! | Iran Warns: Prepare for $200 Oil

War After Khamenei: Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as US–Israel War With Iran Escalates

S Jaishankar: India Has Stakes in West Asia

West Asia War Disrupts Global Fuel Supply

Israel-Iran War: US To Deploy Third Aircraft Carrier To West Asia?

Oil Surges Above $110 | Prices Up 90% Since December Amid West Asia Tensions

Iran Fights Back With Missiles & Drones: Attacks And Counter-Attacks Across West Asia

Water: The New Weapon In West Asia? | Iran Hit Desalination Plant: Bahrain

Missile Lands Near Saudi Air Base: Ballistic Missile Fell In Uninhabited Area

'Iran Has The Right To Defend Itself': Pezeshkian Defends Strikes On Gulf

US-Iran War: Iran's 2-Tonne Monster Missile Strikes Israel

How Conflict in West Asia Impacts India

Gulf Wealth Funds Face First Real Stress Test

IEA Sees No Need to Tap Oil Reserves Yet

Russia Set To Emerge As 'Silent Winner' Of West Asia War

Gaza Slides Toward Humanitarian Breakdown As West Asia War Disrupts Supplies | GRAVITAS

Israel-Iran War: Russia Calls To Defuse West Asia Tensions

Iran Launches Fierce Counter-Offensive: Targets US Military Bases In West Asia